Just a first time mommy woundering

is it normal to have braxton hicks @ 26 weeks preagnant or should I be worried this is my first preagnancy advice would be greatly appreciated thank you

As long as they are braxton hicks they are totally normal.  Braxton begins at time of conception its your uterus working out for child birth you just dont notice them until your further along.  Now, should they get unbearable going on for one hour, lasting a minute and five minutes apart or you have bleeding or fluid leaking you'll be fine. 

BTW, I'm not in the medical field just had three children, coached 5 friends and family through child birth and have five grandkids.

thank you

I've been having contractions since 22 weeks.  I'm 26 weeks today.  This is not normal according to my doctor.  If you have more than 6 in one hour or more than 4 in twenty minutes you should go into labor and delivery to be checked.  It's better to be safe.  Good luck.

thank you for all your info

I was the same way - I freaked out when I started having BH's. But as long as they are BH's and not real labor pains, you are ok - they prepare you for real labor.

thank you so much

yup...like the previous posters said they are normal as long as they are just the braxton hicks.... they are "im going to get your body ready for labor if you like it or not " contractions :)